Maine State Police Apprehend Hit & Run Suspect
According to a press release from the Maine Department of Public Safety's Shannon Moss, a man has been apprehended in a hit and run case in Hollis.
According to the press release, at about 11 AM on Tuesday, July 1st, a vehicle traveling on Route 5 left the road and hit a home. The driver then drove the vehicle away from the scene.
The press release goes on to say:
The vehicle, a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan had left the roadway, traveled a significant distance, and struck the chimney of a residence, causing substantial damage. No one was injured. Troopers followed a debris trail and gathered additional information, ultimately leading them to the vehicle at a residence in the 300 block of Deerwander Road 4.5 miles away.
After a short investigation, police identified the driver as 43-year-old Gary Norton. He is an unhoused individual and was taken into custody without incident.
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Norton was taken to York County Jail and has been charged with: Felony Aggravated Operating After Habitual Offender Revocation (with prior), Felony Aggravated Driving to Endanger, Felony Aggravated Criminal Mischief, Misdemeanor Leaving the Scene of a Crash
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